Chapter 4 Developing Your Application
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configure Resman to run on all VXI systems automatically when the
computer boots. Resman reports to MAX all errors it finds in your system;
when you view your VXI system in MAX, you can easily spot any errors
that Resman found while configuring the system.
Figure 4-1. Right-Click a VXI System in MAX to Run Resman on that System
After Resman detects and configures all your VXI/VME devices, you can
use MAX to view specific information about each device in your system.
The default MAX view of a VXI system shows the General tab window,
which contains a summary of key information about each device, including
its device name, logical address, model name, and other data.
For more information about MAX, refer to its help by selecting the Help»
Help Topics menu.
Device Interaction
You can interact with your VXI/VME devices using the VISA Interactive
Control (VISAIC) utility. VISAIC allows you to control your VXI/VME
devices without using a conventional programming language, LabVIEW,
or Measurement Studio. You can also control your devices in MAX by
right-clicking a device name and selecting Open VISA Session.